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Number the Stars Curriculum Map

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This fast-paced story follows the struggle by the Danish family of Annemarie Johansen as they help their Jewish neighbors reach safety during the Second World War. It's 1943 in Copenhagen and the Nazis won't stop. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated", so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission and she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life.

Overall Expectations:

The students will:

  • develop a love of and an appreciation for good literature.

  • improve and extend independent reading skills.

  • practice responding to literature in a variety of creative ways.

  • become familiar with the problems the Jewish people had during World War II.

Introduction includes:

  • Teacher Notes include:

    • learning expectations

    • summary of the story

    • Author Biography

    • Student supplies list

    • Organizing and Scheduling Ideas

    • Notes on the types of questions

  • Student/Teacher Conference Sheet 

  • Sketch Book Cover and Page

  • Summary Activities

Chapter Questions

  • Chapter One

    • Student Booklet Cover

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Two

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities 

  • Chapter Three

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities 

  • Chapter Four 

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Five

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Six

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Seven

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Eight

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Nine

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Ten

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Eleven

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Twelve

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Thirteen 

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Fourteen 

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Fifteen 

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Sixteen 

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

  • Chapter Seventeen 

    • Vocabulary

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Language Activities

    • Extension Activities

Quiz

  • Multiple Choice Quiz – 4 pages with 20 multiple choice questions

  • Quiz answer Key

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